The List: 10 Quick Steps to Creating Easy Valentine's Day Beauty Kits!

You're probably well aware that this Friday is Valentine's Day! Since today is Monday, only a few days remain for shopping and gift-giving. While it's fun, it can also be stressful if you're in a relationship and depressing if you're not. That's where this post comes in: what if you could make easy, affordable beauty kits with just a few products? While everyone loves flowers and chocolate, they're expected and sometimes a little boring. These kits are perfect for the girls in your life - who doesn't want to get a little bag full of beauty? We sometimes forget that Valentine's Day can be about showering our friends with love and adoration, too - it doesn't just have to be about romance! Or, why not make one for yourself? They're adorable and are sure to get you in the mood to celebrate Valentine's.

First, you'll need a few mini-size items. Of course, you can use as many or as few of these as you want. And you can always swap out the suggestions for other products you have in mind!

1. A medicated lip balm to create kiss-worthy lips:

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Lip Balm in Just Peachy

Around February, everyone's lips are feeling dry, cracked, and swollen. Enter Baby Lips Dr. Rescue! This medicated lip balm is the perfect start to any beauty kit, because everyone can use it and appreciate it. Just Peachy is a pretty nude pink that's universally flattering, and is a gorgeous colour for Valentine's Day. 

2. A mini face mask for an any-time complexion boost:

Boscia Luminizing Black Face Mask

This peel-off mask comes in the perfect tiny size for a beauty kit, but it packs some serious beauty punch. Free of parabens, synthethic fragrances, and sulfates, this is a great way to detoxify sensitive skin. The mineral-rich mask purifies and brightens any complexion, while removing built up dirt and oil. Also, the antioxidants in the mask promise to tighten pores, reduce redness, and calm inflammation. It sounds like love to me!

3. A rich, winter-proof hand cream to create soft, touchable skin:

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream

Even the driest skin is no match for Josie's Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream. Not only is this a miracle worker, it smells amazingly fresh and has an apricot-vanilla scent that I love. Even though this contains argan oil, it absorbs quickly and isn't greasy. That, coupled with it's adorable size, make it a must have for any beauty kit!

4. An on-the-go balm to deliver intense hydration (in pretty packaging!) : 

EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit

You can't go wrong with EOS. The packaging is adorable, the formula is amazing, and absolutely anyone can get use out of this product. Plus, it's so cute to slip into a beauty kit, and the hot pink colour is perfectly festive for Valentine's Day!

5. A mini fragrance to make everything sweeter:

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy 

Justin Bieber's Someday

No matter which scent you opt for, perfume was made to gift on Valentine's Day. Pick something sweet, fresh, and feminine, and you have a gorgeous little fragrance that any girl would love. The shape of Viva La Juicy's bottle makes it ideal for storing in your purse, so it's easy to spray and go. And Someday looks absolutely stunning sitting out on display in a perfume collection - the rose inspired, pink and purple bottle captures Valentine's Day perfectly. 

6. A pretty pink blush for a romantic glow:

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Thankful

I'm in love with Tarte's Amazonian Clay blushes. They're pigmented, smooth, and really do stay on all day. When I think of Valentine's, I think of a pretty, feminine flush. This warm pink (in a cute mini size) adds a gorgeous vibrancy that boosts any makeup look, especially in February when skin can be tired and dull. Plus the name is perfect for reminding us what this holiday is really about - appreciating those we love. 

7. Nail polish in festive, feminine colours to complete any look:

OPI Couture de Minnie Polishes: Chic From Ears to Tail, Magazine Cover Mouse,

A Definite Moust-Have, Innie Minnie Mighty Bow

If you pick up a set of OPI's Couture de Minnie polishes, you'll get four adorable minis in colours that were made for Valentine's Day. I love OPI polishes, and even the little bottles can last a long time. Gift one to each friend, or give one lucky gal the complete set. 

8. A tint of rosy colour:

Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm in Rosy Lipped

This feminine gloss is a great addition to your beauty kit. Almay's Liquid Lip Balm has a smooth, non-sticky formula that hydrates your lips while providing the perfect tint of colour. And what shade could be better than a soft, rose-inspired pink? This gives me so many ideas for light, feminine Valentine's Day makeup looks. 

9. A little extra love:

Build-a-Bear's Hello Kitty

While this won't necessarily fit in your beauty kit, it's a great add-on for someone if you want to make the gift a little more special. And bears are so overdone on Valentine's Day - why not choose an adorable Hello Kitty? Mine is dressed up in this feminine ballerina outfit from Build-a-Bear. A gift like this is sure to melt anyone's heart.

10. Once you've chosen your mini beauty staples, keep the gift budget-friendly by running to the Dollar Store or Walmart to pick up a mini Valentine's Day bag. If you really want to wow, throw in some chocolates or truffles with the beauty essentials. Adding in pink candy, gum, Valentine's stickers, heart-shaped glitter or sparkly tissue paper will make it even better. Then simply hand the adorable beauty kits to your friends on Valentine's Day and watch their faces light up! Everyone loves a cute surprise, and this way you can create something for all of your friends without breaking the bank. 

I hope all of you are having a fantastic Monday! Enjoy baking, shopping, chocolate-eating, and everything else that comes with celebrating Valentine's Day. You'll see more festive products, ideas, and tips in posts throughout the week.